DAZZLED

I have tried to get back to blogging and life seems to always get in the way but at time things happen and I loop back around to my blog again.  It is like a creative force simmering in the back of my mind.  First let me say that it is a process of relearning my programs and how to take photos in SL, and it is not like riding a bike.  There is so much to learn and do that at times I find myself shying away from it.  Also I sometimes discover that I am not 100% happy with every photo so if this blog updates later it is because I have fretted over the shots.  Second I want to say that this blog is dedicated to Kenadee, a very kind woman whose creative force is overwhelming and I would be surprised to find a woman in SL who does not own at least one pair of her shoes.  I met Kenadee when I needed some assistance and she presented me with amazing customer service.  Being a CSR, Store Manager, and marketing was my career in SL for many years and I have very high standards when it comes to customer support.  Kenadee surpassed them all while being kind and generous the entire time.  Through the conversation we discovered we have many things in common and it was very nice to just have a chat when both of our lives was focused on working in SL.  If you have never discovered REIGN I suggest you take the link at the bottom of this blog and do so immediately.  In fact start with what I am wearing, the REIGN Dazzled Set Gacha that is available at N21. I discovered many amazing items in this set and when I put on several of the pieces it made me feel like a blinged out Wonder Woman!  I am giggling...seriously I should have made myself a gold lasso to wear with it!  The detail, texturing, and jewels in these creations are amazing and this completely plays to my love of shiny things, my friends say I have SADD, shiny attention deficit disorder.  Apparently I am known for shopping with friends and suddenly yelling "Oh look!", only to be discovered looking at shoes or jewelry.  Yes because of this my REIGN folder is massive much to the frustration of Riots wallet.  In these photos I am wearing the gold set which is made up of several rares but trust me when I say that a complete set in any color is well worth the time, effort, and lindens to acquire!  I will provide a link to the REIGN Flickr at the bottom also so that you can get a better look at each piece as there is more then what I am wearing here.  I hope you all enjoy the new round of N21 and fall in love with the REIGN Dazzled Set as much as I have.  I wonder if Kenadee would make a gold lasso?

I wanted to do a shout out to Genesis Lab also in this blog.  I am wearing the Sofie bento head that is at Epiphany in their Luxury Dream gacha.  Riot hates gachas but went and won this head for me because he knew I wanted it.  I am also wearing the Paola natural skin applier from the Paola Skins & Cosmetics gacha that is at Kustom9 which I won myself.  Yes these are gacha rares but again both are worth the expense. MP is a great place to resell the extras and make some of your lindens back after you play the gachas.  The hair I am wearing is an old gacha from Exile called Dancing on my own that is discontinued and I could not find it in my blondes at all.  I was just about to give up when I refreshed my search and several popped up.  I rush to purchase it only to find that it was my own daughter Phedre who had it listed on MP.  She had 3!  I called her in skype and she was actively listing her products.  This is such a cute hair that I feel really lucky to have acquired it.  Yes my daughter gave me my color. Oh if anyone has this in the blacks and want to sell let me know! Okay time for the styling credits!  Have fun playing those gachas!

REIGN Dazzled Set on Flickr:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/108809965@N07/34171289875/in/dateposted-public/

N21 Landmark:
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Maybe/130/107/2495

REIGN Mainstore:
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Yesterday/88/120/22

What am I wearing:
REIGN DAZZLED SET GACHA @ N21
REIGN.- DAZZLED TIARA- GOLD
REIGN.- DAZZLED NECKLACE- GOLD
REIGN.- DAZZLED TOP (MAITREYA)- GOLD RARE
REIGN.- DAZZLED HIGHWAIST BOTTOMS (MAITREYA)- GOLD RARE
REIGN.- DAZZLED GLADIATOR HEELS (MAITREYA)- GOLD RARE

Genesis_Lab. - LUXURY_DREAM_GACHA @ Epiphany
02 Genesis_Head_SOFIE Bento RARE

Genesis Lab. - Paola Skins&Cosmetics GACHA @ Kustom9
01 Genesis_Lab_Paola_Skin_Applier_3.0 FATPACK RARE (Tiramisu tone)

{JAS} Betty Armlets & Cuffs @ We Love Roleplay
{JAS} Betty - Gold

MAITREYA Body @ Maitreya

Exile::Dancing on my own 8. Ice blondes @ https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/193973

SWOON WORTHY

Okay so I decided to take some photos and play with the settings in SL some more. I am not sure how I feel about the results. Mixed I guess.  I promised to let it be known when I alter a photo, so on these I did sharpen them in my program. I then played with them to add some brightness, warmth, and trimmed them to size.  I honestly feel that they are not the best but I will continue to learn and grow.  I have been delving into Strawberry Singh's tutorials hoping to absorb knowledge.  Here is hoping effort and time pays off in good photos.  Anyways on with the focus of these photos.  What this gorgeous man is wearing and my new shoes.

So it has been stated to that I should be the woman who blogs about men's clothing in SL from the woman's standpoint.  Actually this is not a bad idea.  First be warned I will not always photograph or blog the latest item, some creations are indeed timeless.  This wonderful man who has me in his arms is a cherished friend and he is indeed a sharp dresser.  I have to say that the Peak suit from Deadwool he is wearing is just sexy. This suit when worn in a full package of excellence is sensual.  It is sexy in that subtle I am going to possess you, undress you, worship your body, all the while smoking a cigar and drinking brandy way.  Let me swoon a moment here.  Okay better, but men must understand it takes more than a good suit to make the man swoon worthy.  It takes a good body, skin, shoes, hair, and above all else how a man presents himself.  I guess it depends on what a man is looking for in SL will dictate if he bothers to make effort.  No matter what if he wants a real woman then he better be a gentleman and understand that real women not only expect respect, we demand it. We give respect and yes we all want that man that when he logs in fires up our IM and says hello beautiful. We also expect our man to put in just as much effort into his avatar as we do. Okay back to the look. From a woman's standpoint this suit is a must have in every man's inventory.  When you go to purchase it do not cringe at the price because it is completely worth every linden spent. As you can see my friend pulled together this full package of excellence and indeed is swoon worthy.

Now on to my shoes.  Miamai is back from a little time off and hit the grid with a new pair of pumps called Across the Board Pumps. These pumps are for this round of Shiny Shabby and are made from leather, wood, and little metal toggles.  They transcend easily from casual, to business, and ultimately to a night out. It is hard to place these is one category because they work so well with so many different looks.  I styled them in a boho outfit and they fit perfectly.  Then I went for a more business look and again they fit perfectly.  Ultimately I liked how they had this modern edge to them and paired them with the items that came from the collaboration of Ison and Rowne.  I took it a step further with a metal jewelry set from Miami and opted for a shaved look in homage to Annie Lennox.  Yes I will admit to collecting her music and respecting her ability to always remain a powerful woman.  All together I love this look and will have to play some more with the items I purchased from the Ison x Rowne collection.  To my understanding this collection is being removed from the grid and once it is gone, it is gone for good. So drop everything and go to Ison and Rowne now.  Well I hope everyone has had a great Monday and I will be back soon.

Kalia~

What I am wearing:

Miamai_Across the Board pumps at Shiny Shabby
ISON x Rowne - Venturini Skirt (Onyx)
ISON x Rowne - Halston Top (Onyx)
Miamai_Levels parure Gun Metal & Silver

CATWA head
Bold & Beauty Applier for head and body
no.match shaved hair base
Ikon Eyes
ZOZ Nails & Polish

What he is wearing:

[Deadwool] Peak suit (wool)
[Deadwool] Oscar coat
[Deadwool] Monk shoes
CATWA head
Nivaro skin